FM Preview: Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers 25 Apr 2011

Last updated : 24 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Doncaster Rovers at Oakwell on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 32 games played, Tykes have recorded 13 wins, and Doncaster Rovers have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was just last season, in March 2010, with Doncaster Rovers inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Tykes in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 25 Jan Doncaster Rvs. 0 - 2 Barnsley Championship
2009/2010 Sat 27 Mar Barnsley 0-1 Doncaster Rvs. Championship
2009/2010 Sat 17 Oct Doncaster Rvs. 0 - 1 Barnsley Championship
2008/2009 Tue 28 Oct Doncaster Rvs. 0 - 1 Barnsley Championship
2008/2009 Sat 04 Oct Barnsley 4 - 1 Doncaster Rvs. Championship
2005/2006 Sat 11 Feb Doncaster Rvs. 2 - 0 Barnsley League One
2005/2006 Tue 18 Oct Barnsley 2 - 5 Doncaster Rvs. (Associate Members)

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Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Tykes's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Doncaster Rovers have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rovers have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 51 points from their 43 matches.

Doncaster Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 43 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Barnsley 6 1 1 4 6 8 4
Doncaster Rovers 6 0 2 4 3 9 2

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Tykes to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Barnsley 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Doncaster Rovers Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.

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